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Laying of the foundation stone of the Usher Hall
Chrystal, Francis M., 1911, Photograph
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Laying of the foundation stone of the Usher Hall
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Laying of the foundation stone of the Usher Hall
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Chrystal, Francis M.
Date
1911
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8.8 x 13.3 cm
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Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
During their state visit to Edinburgh in July 1911, King George and Queen Mary attended a large ceremony where they laid two memorial stones to mark the start of the building project for the long-awaited Usher Hall. (These stones can be seen on either side of the Cambridge Street entrance.)
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